Add a solid power package to your portable production package with this Rugged Power Station Kit with 4 x 290Wh Batteries from BLUESHAPE. The kit includes a Rugged V-mount battery charger/power case, four 290Wh GRANITE HDplus V-mount lithium-ion batteries, and a BX4 flight case.
The Rugged hard-shell charger/power case is impact resistant and IP67 watertight, protecting the battery plates and electronics inside. The interior of the case features four 65W V-mount battery plates, and an AC input allows you to charge the included batteries inside the case. The case is also used to power your equipment using its 14.4V and 28/48V switchable XLR outputs, and it features two 5V, 3A USB outputs to power additional accessories such as a smartphone.
The 290Wh batteries are hot-swappable, so the power to your equipment is never interrupted. The batteries feature up to a 20.2A continuous draw and two D-Tap outputs. The case has a data input for management, and the two included 290Wh batteries feature Wi-Fi app control. The included lightweight BX4 flight case separately transports and protects your four batteries with a custom foam insert, and it features an IP67 waterproof and impact-resistant design.
The PWS-RUGGED V-Lock 4 Battery Power Station from BLUESHAPE combines the power of up to 4 V-Lock batteries (available separately) and provides 3 different outputs over 6 XLR connectors - 2 x 14V, XLR 4-pin, 2 x 28V, XLR 3-pin, and 2 x 48V, XLR 3-pin. While the 14V outputs are always available, the 28V to 48V are alternative and user selectable through a switch. An additional double USB outlet is provided inside the case for convenience to recharge small production equipment.
The PWS-RUGGED is constructed inside a lightweight, waterproof, unbreakable case, with a double-hinged locking system and a soft grip handle for field comfort. The case is IP65 tested and approved.
BLUESHAPE's 290Wh GRANITE HDplus battery is designed for the rigors of a film or video set. The textured finish is easy to grab and is resistant to blemishes from drops and impacts. Both the interior and exterior have been tested to survive multiple vertical drops from up to 6 feet onto hard surfaces. The reinforced V-mount will accept a charge from most standard chargers, though a separately available BLUESHAPE V-mount charger is recommended.
Aside from being robust, the GRANITE HDplus batteries are also powerful. Power-hungry cameras and lights can draw up to 20.2 amps, between the main battery output and the two D-Taps on the sides. In addition to outputting 14.4 volts of power to charge external accessories, the left-side port supports independent overload protection, and the right-side D-Tap can also be used to charge the battery itself. The D-Tap ports output a combined maximum 5A of power. As an extra measure of protection, the D-Taps have rubber covers that help maintain the IP54 resistance rating against moisture and dust.
While the 5-LED battery meter is useful and convenient, BLUESHAPE also offers a free iOS/Android app that can monitor and control various aspects of the battery over Wi-Fi. The app updates in real-time based on current capacity, charging speed, and power draw. On set, all batteries can be monitored on the same network, so you know when to grab a fresh battery ahead of time.